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Rangers cop dog dangers Hume rangers have had threatening phone calls, emails and letters, been abused during court hearings, and one officer’s name and workplace was made public and her children threatened, after being called out to inspect restricted breed dogs. In a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into the effectiveness of Victoria’s restricted dog breed legislation, the dangers for local laws officers were made plain. Changes were made to the Domestic Animal Act in 2011 that ordered councils to seize and put down unregistered restricted breed dogs. Since then, the council has received more than 170 tip-offs about unregistered dangerous dogs, and its authorised officers have visited 60 properties to follow-up claims. Hume’s submission noted that 41 of these properties were considered high-risk, and required police to attend. Two cases required members of the Santiago Taskforce, which was formed in 2008 after a series of non-fatal shootings in the northern suburbs. It stated that after the council successfully quashed a VCAT appeal from a resident not to have a six-year-old American Staffordshire terrier and bulldog-cross registered as a restricted breed, local laws officers became targets of threats from animal advocates. Officers received threats via social media, emails, letters and phone calls and were verbally abused while driving council-branded cars. One driver tried running an officer off the road, and another was called a “dog killer” while sitting at traffic lights, before being chased.

Officers at VCAT hearings have been confronted by supporters of dog owners, and verbally abused. On several occasions, the council has been forced to hire protective service officers to escort council staff to and from their vehicles. And the council was forced to seek a restraining order against a Tullamarine resident, after he continually threatened staff at the Broadmeadows office.

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The man’s dog was seized but later returned, after VCAT overturned the council’s assessment the dog was a restricted breed. In a letter written by councillor Geoff Porter late in 2012, he requested an urgent meeting with then agriculture minister Peter Walsh to refine the legislation. “Local councils are in a losing battle against unregistered, restricted breed owners,” Cr Porter wrote. “It is estimated that council has spent about $100,000 on costs, including legal fees, housing of animals and staff time.” The council wants VCAT proceedings to be held in closed court sessions, and the onus of proof to be placed on the dog owner to prove a dog isn’t a restricted breed, rather than the council. Hume’s parks manager Danny Eaton said the council’s authorised officers deal with restricted breed dogs with total professionalism, “but it has been very stressful for them”.

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Break bread with Matt When Matthew and Elizabeth James bought Turner’s Bakehouse in Mernda, they decided to wind back the clock and bake bread as Charlie and Stephenson Turner did more than a century ago, firing up the 123-year-old wood-fired Scotch oven. The bakery was built in the early 1870s by Moses Thomas for the Turner brothers, who moved to Mernda from Scarborough in Britain. Today, the James’ use only flour, rain water and salt to make their sourdough bread, using a 165-year-old starter culture from San Francisco. “We do everything traditionally,” Mr James said. He will speak at Whittlesea council’s Well Bread Festival on August 29, from noon until 5pm. The festival celebrate’s diversity through the joy of breads from all over the world. Details: 9217 2174 Lexi Cottee

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Pressure mounts as north grows By Lexi Cottee The populations of Whittlesea and Hume will each mirror that of Geelong come 2031, the state government’s latest population report forecasts. The Victoria in Future 2015 report, released this month, estimates that within the next two decades Whittlesea’s population will exceed 316,000, roughly equivalent to the numbers of people presently living on the New South Wales central coast. And Hume will not be far behind, with about 292,000 residents by 2031, due to

sustained population growth of about 2.6 per cent. If estimates play out, Melbourne’s two northern municipalities will be the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan councils in the state. Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham said there was constant pressure to not only meet the needs of residents in established suburbs, but cater for the 8000 new residents moving in each year. He said despite the north’s population growth, state funding had not kept pace. “This gap has created serious consequences for our residents, such as poor educational

outcomes and restricted access to jobs and services and less time spent with family.” In Whittlesea, the number of households is expected to more than double, from about 54,000 to 108,000. More than 28 per cent of residents will be aged under 20, and 14 per cent aged over 65. This demographic make-up will be about the same in Hume. National Growth Areas Alliance’ spokeswoman Ruth Spielman said the report was further evidence that a dedicated growth areas infrastructure fund was needed. “There is already an enormous backlog of

infrastructure because successive governments have failed to fund and build the infrastructure growth areas need and deserve,” she said. Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said the council had forecast a need for at least four new primary schools, one new secondary school and the expansion of an existing primary school by 2031, plus facilities for new suburbs, such as Aitken Hill, Merrifield West, and Lockerbie. He stressed the need for Sunbury, Mickleham and Somerton roads to be duplicated, building the Bulla bypass, more parking at train stations and a new train station at Lockerbie.

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St Monica’s footballers Larissa, Kiara, Alana and Nicole are getting a real kick from their oval outings. (Shawn Smits)

Epping students are goal-oriented Women’s increasing influential role in AFL is catching on at the grassroots level. Since St Monica’s College began offering football for girls two years ago, the sport has grown by about 270 per cent at the school. More than 100 girls are donning Epping school’s football guernseys for “friendly” games with other schools. St Monica’s football director Trent Carlson said the school was fielding junior and senior teams and expanding to meet demand.

“This has been one of the most exciting projects I have been involved in as I watch our girls develop their skills and grow as a team,” he said. “Some of the girls have now joined teams outside of the college to take their AFL further. The program at St Monica’s will continue to be developed to meet this growing demand.” Earlier this month, Mr Carlson organised a visit by Carlton Football Club players to talk to the girls about elite level skills and training.

The sport’s increasing popularity among female students coincides with an AFL first. On Sunday, Channel Seven broadcast live one of the two AFL sanctioned women’s exhibition matches between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. According to AFL research, women’s football at Auskick, under-9 and school level has grown in the past year by about 15 per cent. Lexi Cottee

The mop-up after the February 2014 Mickleham/Kilmore bushfires that raced across Melbourne’s north is being brought into sharp focus. Victoria’s inspector general for emergency management, Tony Pearce, is speaking to affected residents in Hume about their satisfaction with the state government’s bushfire recovery process. Calls began last week and the telephone survey continues this week. “This survey gives residents from communities affected … an opportunity to share their views on how the recovery process has proceeded over the past 18 months,” Mr Pearce said. Residents are chosen randomly, and are under no obligation to respond to the survey, which takes about 20 minutes. Questions touch on how satisfied residents were with assistance they received after the bushfires, and the accessibility of essential services and relevant information. Mr Pearce said any sensitive information would be kept anonymous. The results will inform Mr Pearce’s report on the state government’s bush fire recovery. It is hoped it will identify ways to improve communication between emergency management services and the community, and long term recovery processes after a major emergency. The fire began in Mickleham Road on February 9 and skirted housing estates at Craigieburn before heading north-east. Thousands of livestock were killed, at least 20 properties destroyed, and more than 22,000 hectares was torched. Mr Pearce’s review is due before the end of the year. Lexi Cottee

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North looks to woo back jobs By Lexi Cottee More than 150 Woolworths warehouse employees have met at Broadmeadows to devise a plan to save jobs and convince the supermarket chain not to abandon the suburb. The National Union of Workers (NUW) meeting was held at Broadmeadows town hall earlier this month to discuss whether distribution centre staff want to actively pressure Woolworths to keep its Northcorp Boulevard site operational. The company announced in June it would close the centre by 2018, replacing it with a “state-of-the-art” centre in Melbourne’s

south-east. The exact location of the new centre has not been disclosed. NUW Victorian branch secretary Gary Maas said the August 5 meeting discussed how Woolworths could be held to account. “It was the first meeting to say “do you want to have a campaign”, and people were very responsive to that,” he said. One measure raised was a boycott of Woolworths-owned stores, which also includes Dan Murphy’s, Big W and Masters. Mr Maas did, however, rule out following the lead of 200 Woolworths’ Laverton distribution centre employees who formed a picket line prohibiting trucks from leaving or entering the

Teen makes his mark Tye Browning’s name was the 21st read out by selectors of the AFL All Australian under 15 side. His mother, Lisa McPherson, said after they had untangled themselves from teary embraces, they were all in shock. “Twenty-two boys are chosen for the side, and his name was the 21st to be called out,” she said. “We just didn’t think he would get in.” But if the trajectory of the Craigieburn youngster is anything to go by, his selection in the side is just another milestone he’s ticked off on his way to a potential career in the AFL. He plays for Craigieburn Football Club, as well as in the Calder Cannons’ under 15 development squad, and was chosen to represent Victoria for a six-day tournament

at Geelong in July. The only issue for Tye now is that his family has to pay for a 10-day training camp in South Africa in January, which will cost about $6500. Ms McPherson and Craigieburn Football Club have teamed up and are in the process of organising a fundraising event to help pay for Tye’s trip. It will be held next month at either Craigieburn Football Club or at the Calder Cannons’ base. Contact Brain Hall for more details at bhall@vst.com.au Lexi Cottee Craigieburn’s Tye Browning is aiming for the stars. (Damjan Janevski)

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She urged help for employees already mentally or emotionally struggling with the potential ramifications of the site’s closure. “They have taken 680 jobs from an area of the highest unemployment for reasons no one can understand,” she said. “This will impact on thousands of people, their families, local shops.” She said there was a very strong view expressed at the meeting that Woolworths had not provided a proper explanation for the site’s closure. “They [employees] want the decision reconsidered.” A second meeting will be held soon.

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By Lexi Cottee Come November, every secondary school student in Hume will be well versed in the legal ramifications of scrawling their name on someone else’s property. Hume council is teaching students the true cost of those seemingly innocuous scribbles on bus stops or lockers. The 45-minute workshops use role-play and entertainment to educate students in years 7, 8 and 9 about good decision-making, respect and the potentially serious legal consequences of tagging and graffiti. The program is being conducted with learning service Warner Youth Education. Service manager Diana Cook said it was important students understood that marking other people’s property was a crime. “We teach them the criminal liabilities for undertaking it, and the legal clarifications about what graffiti is,” she said. “We understand that it is a tough time in their life and that often it’s done because of peer pressure.” The workshops also help students find creative outlets and provide examples of street art to juxtapose against tagging and vandalism. Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said the council funded the workshops as part of its zero tolerance approach to graffiti and to combat the costs to have it removed. “Council spends $130,000 to remove graffiti each year and this is ratepayers’ money that we would prefer to spend on other services,” Cr Atmaca said. “Hume recognises that young people can sometimes dabble in vandalism due to peer group pressure … we want to offer an alternative message that promotes more positive pursuits.” Residents can report graffiti or request a free removal kit on 1300 HUME CLEAN.

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A group fighting development on buffer land which surrounds a contaminated former industrial tip at Tullamarine has called on Hume council to knock back a fourth proposal to rezone the land for commercial uses. Transpacific Industries Group (TIG) has applied to create a comprehensive development zone so the land can be subdivided and developed for industrial and commercial uses. The proposal would affect residents in Victoria and Wright streets and Western Avenue. The Terminate Tulla Toxic Dump Action Group (TTTDAG) met last Tuesday to discuss the impacts on residents and the environment. Western Region Environment Centre director Harry Van Moorst addressed about 60 residents concerned about the worsening contamination of ground water and air quality, and the associated health risks of living nearby. “The buffer is the only area standing between residents and the toxic dump,” Mr Van Moorst said. “The buffer provides at least some security.” The group passed two motions, the first urging Hume council “to exercise its duty of care” and abandon the proposed rezoning. A second motion requested a planning panel be established to fully assess the environmental, public safety and financial risks posed by the proposal, if council approves the rezoning. Lexi Cottee

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Trooping the colours Scouts have been wearing scarves loosely knotted around their necks since 1911. To keep with tradition, the newly formed Epping North Scout Group wants to design its own scarf – with input from the community. Group leader Cara Horner is running a competition for the best-designed scarf. The most appealing entries will be shortlisted to a “top 10” and a winner will be voted on at the group’s “Come Try Scouting” event on October 16 at Epping Views Primary School. “The community is very excited to have a scout group coming to Epping North to support the area’s young people and their families,” Ms Horner said. “We need the community to get involved and support the new group, including becoming a leader or committee member.” She said the competition was a great way to get children involved. Both hand-drawn and computer-generated designs will be accepted. For guidelines and a design template, go to www.facebook.com/ENScouts. The deadline for entries is September 18. Lexi Cottee

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Survivor story a cautionary tale Marlene Caton was sitting on the floor wrapping Christmas presents 26 years ago when she decided to lie flat on the ground and check her breasts. Her spontaneous self-examination was a life saver – the then 43-year-old discovered a tiny lump in her left breast. “It felt like a little hardened green pea,” she said. She called her doctor but it was Christmas Eve, so she waited until Boxing Day before heading to the clinic for an examination. She was immediately referred to an oncologist, who later diagnosed her as having breast cancer. Early detection and treatment put her cancer into remission. But just seven years later, another self-breast examination led to a second discovery – her breast was riddled with disease. “I couldn’t feel any lump but the left boob had shrunk somewhat – it felt spongy,” she said. Mrs Caton had a mastectomy and 18 months later had a breast reconstruction. Cancer has not been kind to the Bundoora resident who was diagnosed with secondary bone cancer two years ago. While the cancer is “arrested” to her ischium bone, which is part of the hip, she has been having chemotherapy for the past 18 months. The 67-year old has become an outspoken advocate for self-administered breast checks and screens.

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The latest statistics from BreastScreen Victoria show that just 55 per cent of women aged between 50 and 69 who live in the state electorate of Bundoora had their breasts screened every two years, as recommended. Women in the neighbouring electorates of Thomastown and Mill Park were even less inclined to test, with just 51 and 50 per cent respectively participating in BreastScreen Victoria’s program. The statewide average participation rate was 54 per cent. The electorate of Bellarine recorded the highest participation rate of 63 per cent, and Prahran the lowest at 45 per cent. Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said a regular breast screen every two years was the best way to find cancer early. “This data reminds us that we have more to do to raise awareness of the importance of regular breast screening,” Ms Thomas said. “I encourage Victorian women, particularly those over the age of 50, to have their breasts screened regularly … if you’re eligible, it’s free through BreastScreen Victoria.”

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Pokie trial bypasses hardest-hit By Lexi Cottee Whittlesea’s gaming venues will not take part in a trial pre-commitment scheme for problem gamblers, despite being among the state’s most profitable pokies clubs. The pre-commitment pilot, YourPlay, is being conducted at 14 venues that volunteered to be part of the trial. Similarly, 100 gamblers put their hand up to play at participating venues, in suburbs including Abbotsford, Hampton, Caulfield South and Brunswick. Punters lost about $3.7 million in the past financial year at

one of the trial participants, the Bakers Arms Hotel in Abbotsford, according to Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Reform data. By contrast, more than $21 million was lost at Epping Plaza Hotel, Victoria’s most lucrative pokies venue, during the same period. Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham said the council would have welcomed local gaming venues taking part in the trial. The voluntary gambling limit scheme, now on trial, will be rolled out across all Victorian gaming venues from December 1.

It alerts players when they hit their nominated limit, giving them a chance to stop playing. They can, however, continue to play. The state government ignored Star Weekly’s questions about why some venues were asked to volunteer to be part of the pilot, rather than nominating the high-grossing venues, which are already causing outcries because of their impacts in disadvantaged areas of the north. Gaming Minister Jane Garrett said the state government shared concerns about problem gambling.

“YourPlay is just one of the tools people can use to help them stay in control of their gambling,” Ms Garrett said. Whittlesea Community Connections chief executive Jemal Ahmet was sceptical about the effectiveness of the trial, and about the YourPlay scheme itself. “If the [gaming] industry supports something, it’s because they’re fairly confident it won’t work,” he said. “For me, this is one massive public relations exercise.” The three-month YourPlay trial ends at the end of next month.

Market gives kids a lift More than 800 forklifts will depart on a 32-kilometre journey from West Melbourne to Epping later this month. In a nod to the heavy lifting and shifting done by drivers and their vehicles at Melbourne Wholesale Market, forklift operators will lead a procession starting in the wee hours of August 29. Initially, they’ll travel on the roads then on the backs of trucks to the Melbourne market’s new home at Cooper Street, Epping. Fresh State, which represents more than 120 market wholesalers, and the Melbourne Market Authority decided on the procession to mark a new era for the market after 46 years at the Footscray Road site. The main aim of the Market on the Move procession is to raise funds for the Very Special Kids and 20th Man charities. Fresh State president Shane Schnitzler said using the market’s move as a way to raise

money for these charities had united the entire market community. “More than $3400 has been raised so far,” Mr Schnitzler said. “Every donation counts; $500 will provide counselling sessions for parents of a child with life-threatening conditions. It’s raising money for a great cause.” Donations can be made online at www. marketonthemove.gofundraise.com.au Lexi Cottee

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Burrows empty in rabbit blitz Rabbit populations along some of Sunbury and Bulla’s most vulnerable creeks and rivers have been reduced by up to 90 per cent as part of a major Hume council campaign. Baiting and warren fumigation carried out at eight reserves in March and April was followed by more treatments in June, after which counts revealed a massive decline in rabbit numbers. Sites targeted included The Nook, The Glade, and the Emu Valley and Spavin West Drainage reserves.

The highest numbers were found at Emu Bottom Wetlands and Mount Holden Reserve, while the fewest were at Bulla cemetery. A total of 183 rabbits were identified across the eight areas before work began. About 190 warrens were treated as part of the campaign. Council sustainability director Kelvin Walsh said the results were ‘‘fantastic’’. He said teams would continue to monitor the sites and undertake more treatments if more rabbits are found.

‘‘Council is keen to minimise rabbit numbers because they damage our reserves and gardens,’’ Mr Walsh said. ‘‘Rabbits burrow into the banks of creeks and cause soil to erode after heavy rain.’’ Community leaders, farming industry representatives and state government specialists will share knowledge about Australia’s most destructive pest at a conference in Melbourne this Friday.

App-based ride-sharing service Uber has emerged as a lifeline for out-of-work former manufacturing employees. New statistics from the illegal rideshare service show most of its drivers hail from Broadmeadows and other suburbs traditionally tied to the car industry. An Uber spokesman said ride-sharing in Melbourne was providing economic opportunity to residents who were unemployed, particularly those affected by the declining manufacturing and automotive industries. Six months ago, Uber’s chief adviser, David Plouffe, announced the company was committed to creating 20,000 jobs in Australia this year as part of a bid to encourage the state government to legalise the app. Already, 15,000 drivers have signed up to the UberX platform, which offers passengers mid-range cars rather than high-end hire vehicles used for its more upmarket Uber Black service. TSC spokesman Jaime Collins said there were about 12,700 active taxi drivers in the metropolitan taxi zone. “Of these, 24 per cent reside within Hume and Whittlesea.” Other data from the taxi industry competitor shows that one in 10 UberX drivers across Australia is a military veteran, 12 per cent of drivers are over 55, and 45 per cent come from postcodes with high rates of unemployment. Lexi Cottee

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Children’s author and illustrator Jeannette Rowe will help Hume Libraries launch its 1000 Books Before School project. Booking is required for the August 25, 11am, event at The Age Library, Broadmeadows. ■ 9356 6900 relationship building and business development by increasing networking confidence, developing a business profile and action plan, and examining the attributes of effective networkers. At Whittlesea council offices, August 25, 9-11am. $20 ■ 9217 2551

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Homemade lamb kofta with tzatziki

Mains Bacon wrapped fillet mignon Served with red wine jus, mash potato topped with wilted spinach and slow roasted roma tomato

Pesto crusted baked Atlantic salmon Served with balsamic reduction, pumpkin puree and asparagus.

Ricotta spinach stuffed chicken breast Served with crushed potatoes, wilted silver beet, roasted cherry truss tomatoes and olives

Dessert Creme Brulee with Orange Cake Served with vanilla bean ice cream

There’s something for everyone to enjoy We’ve also updated some of a la carte dishes so come on down and check it out.

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Lap of luxury in lovely rural setting By Charlene Macaulay When booking a weekend away, three things spring to mind: location, relaxation and good food. Daylesford ticks all those boxes, and more. The town, renowned for its mineral springs and just an easy 70-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD, offers luxurious accommodation, boutique stores, art galleries and, of course, spa treatments galore. We check in at Ruby’s Amethyst Cottage, a split-level property of rustic charm and within walking distance of the main street and Lake Daylesford. The property, which includes a large-jetted spa and wood fire, is full of thoughtful little touches. The heater is on and the place is nice and warm when we arrive on a winter’s day. There’s an umbrella by the door, blankets on each of the couches and the bed, and a small ‘welcome pack’ in the kitchen, including a bottle of shiraz, coffee, tea, muesli, milk and biscuits. Heading out, there’s nothing better than a walk along the main strip of Vincent Street, where you’re treated to a range of boutique stores, homewares, art galleries and antiques shops. Slightly farther out, there are plenty of day spas around Daylesford and neighbouring Hepburn Springs for anyone looking to soak in the area’s mineral springs, get a massage or be pampered with a facial. We tried out a couples’ massage at The Mineral Spa at Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel, which has its own relaxation room to wait in before the massage and to enjoy a cup of tea afterwards.

Above: Devonshire tea at Vincent Street. Left: Ruby’s Amethyst Cottage. (Charlene Macaulay)

The soothing treatment was reasonably priced – massages can cost a premium out this way – and I’d definitely come back. If you’re not keen on cooking while away, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the many breakfast, lunch and dinner options in the region. The historic Boathouse Cafe, which was destroyed by fire in 2012, was reopened last year and now boasts a new, contemporary fit-out – complete with a rowing boat suspended from

the ceiling – a great breakfast menu and good views of the lake. Bocconcini, a European-style delicatessen cafe, is also a good breakfast option, boasting a hipster vibe that wouldn’t be out of place in Brunswick. For something fancy come dinner time, you can’t go past the Lake House restaurant. Under the direction of executive chef Alla Wolf Tasker and head chef David Green, it offers

seasonal food over two to four tasty courses. Another option is Sault Restaurant, which, under Spanish head chef Santiago Nine-Fernandez, boasts a tapas-style menu. In particular, the Kennedy and Wilson dark chocolate mousse, with liquorice ice-cream, black sesame praline, pistachio and cocoa was a delight. For a quick getaway, you can’t beat Daylesford.

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It's a Muddy Great Property!!!! Talk about unique . . . this is the one! This three bedroom, one bathroom mud brick home is set on a large allotment of approximately 2.5 acres and has the potential to be your forever home. Large living areas, open plan kitchen and meals area, and brilliant entertaining area. Kennels are a bonus, so if you are looking for a home based business, this could suit you. Located in a lovely area of Broadford, only minutes from the township, this is an amazing opportunity for you and your family today.

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LAND LA SIZE 14 TOSCANA WAY 416m² approx. - Fabulous Views 49 CRAIG PARRY DRIVE 1221m² approx. - Backs onto the golf course 90 CARMELO COURT 10.5 ACRES approx. - Breathtaking views and room for a horse

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City avoids A-League test again By Tara Murray Hume City avoided the A-League sides in the draw for the last 16 of the FFA Cup and will face fellow National Premier League side Sydney Olympic. In another bonus for City, they will host the match at Broadmeadows Valley Park Stadium on September 1. City went into the draw after winning its round-of-32 match against Brisbane Strikers 4-3 with a goal in the dying seconds. Coach Louie Acevski said playing at home again was a massive boost for his side. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “It’s like having an extra man with the singing and chanting. “It will help the boys on the pitch.” Acevski said he didn’t care which side City was drawn to face but admitted not playing an A-League side would help them. “You want to look to go as far as possible without playing an A-league side, but you will eventually have to play one,” he said. “Regardless of whether it’s an A-League side or not, it will be a challenge. “We’re going to do the right preparation and you don’t know what will happen.” Acevski said Sydney Olympic was a side which had been around the top of the New South Wales NPL competition the past two years. “They’re going well in their own competition and are fourth on the ladder,” he said. “They played in the grand final last year and are a very stable club. They’re an old National Soccer League club.” City looks set to go into the clash at close to full strength for the match. “Joey Franjic is our only injury and has started training again,” he said. “We’re hoping he’ll be available for the FFA Cup. The time

Marcus Schroen in his side’s win over Brisbane Strikers. (Shawn Smits)

frame we have is that he will play in two weeks.” Meanwhile, City returned to the winners’ list in the NPL on Sunday, beating Heidelberg United 2-0 with second-half goals from Marcus Schroen and Theo Markelis. In NPL 1, Whittlesea Ranges came from two

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SPORT Demons resolve to be tested in elimination final Tullamarine had one eye on other Essendon District Football League division 1 matches on Saturday, the other on the game at hand against East Keilor. The Demons knew they had to win, but they also needed either Westmeadows or Oak Park to lose, if they were to make the finals. With Oak Park trailing Essendon, it was then a case of margins in the Demons’ match, as for the Oak Park–Doutta Stars’ match. Fortunately, things went the Demons’ way; they snuck into the top four on percentage. For Demons’ coach Anthony Leydin, there was relief but he conceded the team had work to do to match tougher opposition in the finals.

“It is an unbelievable effort to make finals after the off season [when they lost half of their senior team],” Leydin said. “We were four months behind where Westmeadows started, and we are nipping at their heels.” Saturday wasn’t the Demons’ best performance, but it was enough to deliver a 15.10 (100) - 12.16 (88) victory over East Keilor. “East Keilor is not that far off, and it wasn’t a fait accompli result,” Leydin said. “They certainly challenged us and it could have gone either way. We didn’t play the best football, but it was good to get the win.” Leydin said his side didn’t show enough

respect for their opposition, allowing them to “run free”. “Our tall defenders were beaten, which is against the trend of the year. We lacked appetite. “There’s certainly some concerns that we want to rectify this week.” Leydin found it hard to pinpoint his side’s top performers of the game, with most coming in and out of play. Adam Bartrop and Jack Burns were two who stood out. Ryan Pretty kicked four goals. Leydin said players need to sure-up their concentration and accountability if they want to beat Westmeadows in the elimination final.

Jaguars break drought By Tara Murray It’s been a long time coming, but Jacana will play finals for the first time in the Essendon District Football League. The club last tasted finals football in 2000, its last year in the Riddell District Football League, when it won the division 1 premiership. Since then, there have been a lot more downs then ups for the Jaguars. Coach Aaron Collins said it was a relief to make the top four of the EDFL’s division 2. “The monkey is off the back,” he said. “It sets the tone for the club going forward in the next few years. Everyone is pretty excited.” “It started a few years ago with Matthew Sacco [former coach] and he changed the club a lot.” Collins knows his players have to step up a level if they want to be competitive in the finals. They were disappointing against another finals side, Roxburgh Park, on Saturday. The Jaguars were completely outplayed to go down 19.18 (132) - 8.4 (52). “They brought finals-type pressure and we weren’t ready for it,” Collins said. “It was a whole other level. We were hoping to have same sort of pressure, but it wasn’t there. “Our tackles were down and was disappointing from that aspect.” The Jaguars also finished the game with no bench. “We took two players off as precautions . . . Josh Wilkinson and Bryce Dodge also came off injured and I’m not sure of the extent of their injuries.” Collins said Aaron Austin down back and Billy Morrison in the ruck were his side’s best players. Jacana will now meet Moonee Valley in an elimination final at the weekend. And with little finals experience in the side, Collins plans to use those players who have played in finals, including Matthew O’Rourke and Chris Johnson, who missed the match against Roxburgh Park. “We are undoubtedly looking forward to Chris coming in the side and we’ll use all his knowledge,” Collins said. “Matthew O’Rourke has played in grand finals with other clubs in the last four years, while Eddie Edis has also played finals.” Collins said the side was confident of a finals victory. “We need the same type of pressure that Roxburgh Park had,” he said. “The boys are aware of what you need to bring. “To get a second final we would be absolutely rapt . . . we’d like to get another crack at Roxburgh Park or Hadfield.” Roxburgh Park’s win means it finishes second on the ladder and will play Hadfield at the weekend for a place in the grand final. The loser of that match will play the winner of Jacana and Moonee Valley.

“Every final is 50-50, and it doesn’t matter how you got there,” Leydin said. Westmeadows enters next weekend’s game on the back of a one-point win over Hillside, 18.19 (117) - 17.14 (116). Craigieburn will play Essendon’s Doutta Stars for a spot in the grand final in the other final. The Eagles will be full of confidence after their 30.14 (194) - 8.7 (55) win over Taylors Lakes. Star forward Cameron Cloke kicked 14 goals in a best-on-ground performance, and Jason Cloke returned after a fractured cheekbone, kicking three goals, to be named in the best. Tara Murray

Bloods, Bears jostle for positions This weekend’s Northern Football League clash between Lalor and Thomastown takes on extra significance for both sides. The Bloods were the first side to secure a finals spot in division 2 and on the weekend made sure they would have a double chance. But they had to fight hard and were leading Diamond Creek by only two points at three quarter-time before running away 14.13 (97) - 9.12 (66). A victory against the Bears this week will give the Bloods the minor premiership, while a Bears win would guarantee Thomastown a finals position in its first season back in division 2. The Bears know a loss and a win for Fitzroy Stars over Panton Hill will see them fall out of the top four for the first time this season. The Bears saw first-hand on Saturday why the Stars have been touted as the team to watch. Only four points separated the two teams at half-time, with the Stars kicking 11 goals to five in the second half to win 18.13 (121) - 9.12 (66). Matthew Ferraro kicked four for the Bears. Whittlesea is the only other side which can finish on top of the ladder. A win over Hurstbridge and a Lalor loss would see them take top spot. The Eagles were made to fight hard against division 3-bound Mernda on Saturday before getting home 12.11 (83) - 9.6 (60). The Demons were in the game until half-time and kept the Eagles goalless in the final quarter. In division 1, Bundoora made sure its finals hopes were in its own hands with a surprise victory over Macleod. The Bulls, who entered the round in fourth place, knew a loss could see them fall outside the top five and took it up to the ladder leaders. Trailing by four points at three quarter-time, the Bulls kicked four goals to three in the final quarter to win 14.17 (101) - 13.11 (89) . South Morang enters the division 3 finals full of confidence following a 21.16 (142) - 5.9 (39) win over Heidelberg West. The Lions play Reservoir in the first week of the finals for a grand final spot. Epping, who lost to Banyule, will play Watsonia in the other final. The winner of Epping and Watsonia will play the loser of South Morang and Reservoir.

Billy Morrison battled hard all day for Jacana in the ruck. (Damian Visentini))

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Dennis McNamara has been reappointed as Craigieburn Eagles’ coach. (Shawn Smits)

All over for the Eagles By Tara Murray Craigieburn Eagles season has come to an end in division 2 of Big V men’s basketball. Just as they did in the first round of the finals, Keysborough scored late points to overcome the plucky Eagles in Saturday’s preliminary final. The 68-60 result earned the Cougars a meeting with Coburg in the grand final. Nothing separated the two teams in the first three quarters, with Craigieburn leading by

SCOREBOARD Q FOOTBALL VFL - RD 18 BOX HILL 4.2 6.3 12.4 19.7 (121) GEELONG 1.5 5.7 7.11 10.11 (71) Goals: Box Hill: Grimley 6 Jones 5 Tatupu T 4 Anderson 3 Whitecross. Geelong: Menzel 3 Haintz 2 Jansen Luxford Bates Gore Maas. Best: Box Hill: Mirra Simpkin Grimley Litherland O’Donnell Jones. Geelong: Menzel Luxford Smedts Gore Burchell Simpson. At Simonds Stadium. FOOTSCRA FOOTSCRAY 2.3 5.5 8.9 12.12 (84) PORT MELBOURNE 2.1 6.4 9.7 12.9 (81) Goals: Footscray: Boyd 5 Honeychurch 2 Hrovat Prismall Minson Goodes Dale. Port Melbourne: Lisle 3 Cain 2 O’Sullivan 2 Clarke 2 Gilmore Wooffindin Osborne. Best: Footscray: Honeychurch Hrovat Prismall Boyd Goodes Fuller. Port Melbourne: Mascitti Clarke Cain Dove Hogan Pinwill. At VU Whitten Oval. NORTH BALLARA BALLARAT 4.6 6.11 10.11 17.15 (117) COLLINGWOOD 4.3 11.3 15.6 17.7 (109) Goals: Collingwood: White 3 Young Y 2 Kennedy 2 Karnezis 2 Moloney Blair Matheson Monkhorst Mennen Cox Gray Witts. North Ballarat: Hooper 5 Couch 4 Eades 2 Lanyon Bastinac Black Peters George Sewell. Best: Collingwood: Witts Young Y Pendlebury Armstrong White Taylor T . North Ballarat: Bastinac Hooper Couch Dumont Lockyer Peters At Victoria Park. WILLIAMSTOWN 3.1 8.6 10.6 14.12 (96) CASEY SCORPIONS 4.5 5.5 9.7 12.7 (79) Goals: Williamstown: Dunell 5 Critchley 2 Gallucci 2 Anastasio 2 Carr Wheeler Banner. Casey Scorpions: Fitzpatrick 4 Page 3 Jamar Pattison Hunt Lovett Stretch. Best: Williamstown: Jolley Dunell Banner Meese Sing Carr. Casey Scorpions: White Stretch Jamar Terlich Page Muir. At Casey Fields T COBURG 1.5 5.5 6.9 11.11 (77) RICHMOND 1.0 2.1 3.3 5.4 (34) Goals: Coburg: Johns 4 MacDonald 3 Hill 2 Linton Venditti. Richmond: McDonough 3 Butler Astbury. Best: Coburg: Hartley Johns Uysal Venditti Morton MacDonald. Richmond: Castagna Astbury Dea McDonough Hampson Wynne. At ME Centre.

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE - RD 18 COBURG 4.7 10.8 13.10 15.20 (110) PORT MELBOURNE 0.1 2.2 2.6 6.8 (44) Goals: Coburg: Madden 3 Iacobaccio 2 Featherstone 2 Symes 2 Hemala Kalanj Tang T Hunt Kovacevic Sturgess. Pt Melbourne: Breust Waddell Mioni Patterson Prowse Prowse. Best: Coburg: Boyd Easton Iacobaccio Madden Kovacevic Hunt. Pt Melbourne: Urban Mioni Prowse Henderson Johnston McKenzie. At Piranha Park. CASEY SCORPIONS 4.5 7.10 9.11 14.13 (97) WILLIAMSTOWN 0.3 0.3 4.6 5.9 (39) Goals: Casey Scorpions: Anderson 5 Rennie 2 Wyatt 2 Fisscher 2 Wilson Hillard Smith. Williamstown: unavailable. Best: Casey Scorpions: Corrigan Hillard Rutherford Anderson Gains Walmsley. Williamstown: Unavailable. At Casey Fields.

TTAC CUP - RD 16 DANDENONG 2.2 7.3 14.4 15.6 (96) OAKLEIGH 1.2 2.5 5.9 7.12 (54) Goals: Dandenong: Roscoe 3 Battle 3 Gladman 3 Prior 2 Young Y 2 Mutimer Batten. Oakleigh: Johnstone 2 Answerth Phillips Lane Cuningham Crocker. Best: Dandenong: Capiron White Cox Williams Nyuon Prior. Oakleigh: Wenn Jackson Johnstone Answerth Walker Lane At Shepley Oval. 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 18, 2015

two points at the end of the first and third, and scores level at half-time. The last quarter proved to be the matchbreaker, with the Eagles hitting only three of 16 field goal attempts, while the Cougars made eight of 19. Overall, the Cougars had 21 more field goal shots for the game. The Eagles were hurt by turnovers, including eight in the last quarter. They had 23 for the game compared to the Cougars’ nine.

SANDRINGHAM 6.3 7.5 11.9 14.13 (97) WESTERN 2.0 5.1 7.4 9.8 (62) Goals: Sandringham: Rich 4 Johnson 2 Matera 2 Florent Wilkinson Hayes Peterson Pavlou Cameron. Western: Galley 2 Monk 2 Romensky Norton Nicholls Volpato Campisi. Best: Sandringham: Taranto T Rich TashevskiT Beckwith Lok Wilkinson Filipovic. Western: Monk Norton Carter Giarrizzo Volpato Junker. At Trevor Barker Oval. EASTERN 11.6 12.8 19.11 27.15 (177) BENDIGO 0.2 4.8 7.9 7.11 (53) Goals: Eastern: Hardwick 12 Garner 2 Parsons 2 Brown 2 Crocker 2 Clarke Cotte Brolic Gilbert Cyster Kennedy Hannon. Bendigo: Tardrew T 2 Higgs Blake Atley Free Farrell. Best: Eastern: Hardwick Clarke Cerra Parsons Brown Crocker. Bendigo: Daniels Dow Hore Tardrew T Jones Mutch. At Box Hill City Oval. GEELONG 2.3 5.7 8.10 15.14 (104) NORTHERN 3.2 5.4 6.8 7.10 (52) Goals: Geelong: Curnow 4 Kol 3 Blair 3 Sexton 2 Wagener 2 Henry. Northern: Tilmouth-Turner 2 Peet 2 Perry Bunker Malone. Best: Geelong: Parish Sexton Kershaw Kol Wagener Remmos. Northern: Dalgleish Mattingly Fiorini Signorello Tilmouth-Turner Ercolano. At Simonds Stadium. GIPPSLAND 2.4 4.5 9.12 12.21 (93) NORTH BALLARA BALLARAT 5.3 10.6 10.7 12.8 (80) Goals: Gippsland: Robinson 3 Ferreira 2 Papley 2 Patullo McKay Ainsworth McKay Renooy. North Ballarat: Frank 3 Johnston 2 Taurau T 2 Cowan Korewha Wellings Jones McLeod. Best: Gippsland: Patullo Renooy Ainsworth Park Ferreira Papley. North Ballarat: Webster Cleary Dawborn Symons Lusby Korewha. At Morwell Recreation Reserve.

NORTHERN DIV 1 BUNDOORA 2.4 6.10 9.12 14.17 (101) MACLEOD 2.7 5.8 10.10 13.11 (89) Goals: Bundoora: K Slater 4 J Lord 3 L Simpson 2 J Grabowski A Carmusciano B Marshall R Dyson G Moorcroft. Macleod: N Lynch L 3 L Hobbs 3 S Doherty 2 C Corr 2 P Martin 2 J Bianchin. Best: Bundoora: A Carmusciano K Slater M Dennis B Carlyon J Palazzolo J Lord. Macleod: L Hobbs J White J Bianchin N L Lynch C Corr P Martin. EL ELTHAM 3.0 7.1 11.5 15.9 (99) WP LAKESIDE 2.6 4.11 7.12 10.15 (75) Goals: Eltham: M Williamson 5 J Doukas 3 B Taglieri 2 A Woods 2 J Merkel 2 J Smith. West Preston Lakeside: A Willitts 6 D Rodan N Valladares L Lirosi M Batey. Best: Eltham: B Taglieri C Caulfield A Di Paolo J Lorey B Ryan L Richardson. West Preston Lakeside: A Willitts L Lirosi D Rodan M Batey J Thorpe M T Tobin. GREENSBOROUGH 5.3 11.5 11.5 19.8 (122) LOWER PLENTY 1.3 4.5 4.5 10.9 (69) Goals: Greensborough: A Stellas 7 R Boyden 3 R Mullins 2 L Stanton 2 J Riddle L McQuilken T Stead M Fowler B Bedford. Lower Plenty: D Barden 3 L Naismith 2 D Ronalds 2 J Smith D Morris M Duckworth. Best: Greensborough: A Stellas L McQuilken R Mullins B Ryan A Cataldo J Riddle. Lower Plenty: J Course R Gray C Elmore D Di Stefano J Sacco D Morris. NORTH HEIDELBERG 2.1 5.6 7.11 12.14 (86) HEIDELBERG 4.4 8.7 9.9 12.12 (84) Goals: North Heidelberg: L Gilbert 3 A Buchanan 2 S Harvey 2 S Andrews J Kruger J Brown L Bentley J Jones. Heidelberg: C Gaylard 3 D Cookson 2 D Archer 2 J Treloar D Kelly B Kerton J Ryan J Gribben.

Jonathan Maybank top-scored for Craigieburn with 18 points and had eight rebounds, but the side missed the poise and skill of Eric Miraflores, who missed the game after flying to the Philippines to try out for the Philippines national team. Meanwhile, Dennis McNamara has signed on to coach the Eagles again next season, which will be his ninth in charge. Rod Sweeney has re-signed as women’s coach, while Laura Jones and Kevin Hassall will again coach the youth league sides.

Best: North Heidelberg: J Jones M Florance J Tardio T J Brown A Buchanan M Mahony. Heidelberg: C Gaylard L Hodgkin B Kennan M Pianto D Archer K Andrew. NORTHCOTE PARK 4.3 11.8 14.11 19.17 (131) MONTMORENCY 6.1 9.4 11.6 14.8 (92) Goals: Northcote Park: P O’Connell 4 D Campbell 3 A Shaw 3 J Violato 2 J Collopy 2 L Svarc J Donaldson G Sutton B Davies A Di Matteo. Montmorency: P Fitzgerald 4 B Fennell 2 L Collins 2 J Brooker 2 M Dillon R Hore J Donaldson J Gaul. Best: Northcote Park: A Shaw J Collopy B McLennan P Considine D Campbell B Davies. Montmorency: J McLellan C Daley D Keenan L Collins P Fitzgerald. DIV 2 WHITTLESEA 4.1 6.5 12.7 12.11 (83) MERNDA 2.2 6.3 7.5 9.6 (60) Goals: Whittlesea: J Russell 2 B Russell 2 J Daniel 2 J Murphy 2 L Crowley B Hayes A Fairchild P Higgins. Mernda: R Black 2 N A Avenoso 2 A O’Reilly L Adams M Duggan C Cawsey T McEwan. Best: Whittlesea: S McAuliffe T Behan N Stefanile B Russell J Russell J Daniel. Mernda: L Adams D Bryant K Douglas L Marum R Lawrence J OwensDraper. FITZROY ST STARS 5.2 7.3 12.6 18.13 (121) THOMASTOWN 3.5 5.10 7.12 9.12 (66) Goals: Fitzroy Stars: D Francis 4 J Hayes 3 P Hood 3 D Whyman 2 J Ellis 2 D Briggs M Dow A Norris D Morgan. Thomastown: M Ferraro 4 J Osei-Duro 3 D Folino 2. Best: Fitzroy Stars: M Dow D Francis A Norris C Edwards M Maynard K Briggs. Thomastown: F Multari J Vaccaro A Fazzari M Casagrande R Mercuri L Fellows. LALOR 4.3 14.13 14.13 14.13 (97) DIAMOND CREEK 4.4 9.12 9.12 9.12 (66) Goals: Lalor: N Sandy 5 T Hughes 2 S Christopher 2 J King 2 S Jacobs J Langborne B Curtiss. Diamond Creek: J Norman 3 M Johnson 2 K Brick L Brannelly S Buchanan T Fallon. Best: Lalor: S Dowell N Sandy S Christopher S Jacobs J Langborne H Ryan. Diamond Creek: C Moloney J McQueen J Norman A Oliver L Brannelly B Adams. HURSTBRIDGE 3.6 9.9 14.14 20.20 (140) PANTON HILL 2.0 4.2 4.4 8.8 (56) Goals: Hurstbridge: A Burns 4 M Farrelly 4 T Simpson 4 C Burton 2 J Tilley 2 K Thompson R Dyson J Furlong L East. Panton Hill: B O’Connor 3 T Blake 2 J Rushton 2 S Thompson. Best: Hurstbridge: T Simpson M Farrelly J Furlong J Dale J Kreuzer H Farrelly. Panton Hill: B O’Connor A Schadendorff T Miller B Middleton W Box J Rushton. DIV 3 SOUTH MORANG 6.6 10.7 16.10 21.16 (142) HEIDELBERG WEST 1.2 3.3 3.5 5.9 (39) Goals: South Morang: P Harrison 6 D Watson 4 L Hough 2 W Pavitt 2 S Crump 2 M Trim N Moro H Whybrow B Nesci J Potter. Heidelberg West: K Ewart 2 D Seiler A Y Young M Camilleri. Best: South Morang: J Gebert J Potter M Buckley P Harrison L Hough M Trim. Heidelberg West: B Moore A Young Y K Ewart S James B Ferguson(naggs), M Reeve. RESERVOIR 2.5 9.9 13.14 18.16 (124) WA WATSONIA 1.2 3.3 6.6 10.7 (67) Goals: Reservoir: A Flavel 9 T O’Meara 2 L Sullivan 2 M Mannix M Defelice K Clayton R Docherty B Lovett. Watsonia: M Crompton 2 J Brown 2 J Williams 2 C Bennett K Kemp J Bennett L Turco. Best: Reservoir: T O’Meara M Defelice R Docherty L Walsh R Graham A Flavel. Watsonia: M Crompton J Brown B Sutherland J Perichon L Turco G Hines.

Plenty Valley has secured the signature of England international Danielle Wyatt for the coming women’s Premier Cricket season. Wyatt, who has represented her country 89 times in one-day internationals and T20 matches, will turn out for the Bats when not playing for Victoria or in the new Big Bash. Bats president Darren Callahan said the club had been looking at a couple of high-profile players to help skipper Kirsty Lamb lead the young side. “We’re looking at adding another international as well,” he said. “We’ve also recruited well locally, with some interest from younger players.” Young gun Sophie Van De Heuvel, originally from Golden Point, is among the signings, with the club looking to field three senior women’s sides again. Callahan said the club had settled on its coaching arrangements. Former Victorian selector Natasha Noblett will coach the side on game days, while Lamb, Wyatt, Lyndall Daley and former Australian coach Cathryn Fitzpatrick will take training. As well as helping coach the side, captain Lamb has signed to play in the first women’s Big Bash. On the men’s side, the club has signed Englishman Will Wright, former Bangladesh under-19 international Rubaiyat Haque, and Marc La Brooy from Kingston Hawthorn.

BANYULE 3.2 9.7 13.14 16.18 (114) EPPING 6.4 8.6 12.9 14.10 (94) Goals: Banyule: B Sier 3 A Barclay 2 M Italia 2 J Luttrell 2 D McDonald 2 A Edwards N Elsworthy B Hay A Jurgens L Giles. Epping: J Stavely 4 K Kiernan 4 J Dunmore 2 J Cugnetto D Little C Chilcott J Carter. Best: Banyule: B Sier W Drapac A Jurgens N Elsworthy A Brown L French. Epping: J Stavely K Kiernan T Hughes C Janev S Wood J Carter.

ESSENDON PREMIER GREENV GREENVALE 2.2 7.7 13.8 15.14 (104) STRA STRATHMORE 5.2 6.4 6.7 11.8 (74) Goals: Greenvale: T Shinners 6 M Smith 3 B Marlow 2 N Maric T Hill J Thompson D Sardo. Strathmore: M Little 5 J Helliwell 2 A Rae A Winter A Arrowsmith L Wellington. Best: Greenvale: T Shinners S Zumbo J Rohan M Smith D Sardo N Lower. Strathmore: X Allison K Staudt S Leech D Mitchell A Horne A Iacobucci. AVONDALE HTS A 11.3 15.12 20.15 27.20 (182) N SAINTS 1.2 3.7 6.11 10.14 (74) Goals: Avondale Heights: D Galea 8 P Rose 5 J Morris 2 C Nastasi 2 L Vescio 2 D DeBritt 2 J Taberner T D Stretton M Cravino J Fedele B Davies J Robb. Best: Avondale Heights: M Cravino J Morris D Galea M Grossman T Jones B Davies. ABERFELDIE 8.4 12.7 14.10 18.14 (122) KEILOR 5.0 7.2 8.5 12.7 (79) Goals: Aberfeldie: K Reimers 6 J McNamara 3 V Carboni 3 J Cubillo N Cattapan A Graham L Oswald L Blackwell W Patak. Keilor: A Browne 2 R Bathie 2 D Gourdis 2 R Prismall D Tanti J Kennedy J Papalia J Linton K Barbuto. Best: Aberfeldie: A Graham J Laurie R Allan M L Lynch K Reimers L Blackwell. Keilor: N Schroder J Kennedy D Putt K Barbuto D Gourdis R Noye. PASCOE ASCOE V VALE 2.3 6.5 8.5 17.11 (113) WEST COBURG 3.2 6.5 8.5 12.7 (79) Goals: Pascoe Vale: Details unavailable. West Coburg: B Drummond 3 F Akkari 2 J Morano 2 F Akkari M Hammoud M Saad J Smith J Martini. Best: Pascoe Vale: Details unavailable. West Coburg: B Hopkins A Saad M Abdulwahed O Saad B Drummond F Akkari. MARIB PARK 6.5 8.9 13.12 21.18 (144) AIRPORT WEST 2.1 8.4 9.7 10.9 (69) Goals: Maribyrnong Park: C Lee 4 T Lee 3 J Reeves 2 R Castello 2 C Maher 2 B Hollow 2 S Wyatt 2 J Byrush L Ryan S White B Jones. Airport West: B Godden 3 A Penaluna 3 T Young R McVeigh L Nash A Aloi. Best: Maribyrnong Park: L Doran R Castello B Hollow C Maher R Ball L Ryan. Airport West: T Rogers S Taylor T aylor C Rogers S Malual B Godden T Y Young oung. DIV 1 CRAIGIEBURN 6.4 12.8 20.10 30.14 (194) TAYLORS LAKES TA 3.1 6.3 8.4 8.7 (55) Goals: Craigieburn: C Cloke 14 J Cloke 3 C Bettanin 2 D Courouzou 2 S Hamilton 2 N Perrone 2 C McErlain M Thomas G Heenan J Young Y J Page. T Taylors Lakes: C Monaco 2 N Miokovic 2 A Longo C Tripodi A Kelly J Fitzgerald. Best: Craigieburn: C Cloke J Page J Young Y J Cloke G Heenan. Taylors T Lakes: J Fitzgerald N Miokovic M Xuereb C Ragusa A Kelly. TULLAMARINE 4.2 10.4 12.7 15.10 (100) EAST KEILOR 2.2 7.5 10.9 12.16 (88) Goals: Tullamarine: R Pretty 4 S McAllester 3 L Hearnden 2 J Burns 2 C Harward C Pereira-Oliva Z Williams S Neilson. Best: Tullamarine: A Bartrop L Hearnden R Pretty M Carroll S McAllester C Harward.

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ESS DOUTT DOUTTA A ST STARS ARS 4.4 10.5 18.6 24.10 (154) OAK PARK 4.1 9.7 11.9 13.9 (87) Goals: Essendon Doutta Stars: K Carey 5 A Kite 5 S Smith 4 L Buttigieg 2 J Brown 2 B Meyers 2 S Ross M Jensen B Cronin B George. Oak Park: D Rajab 4 S Vernon 3 R Bloomfield 2 J Pascu R Cathcart C Hare L Molloy. Best: Essendon Doutta Stars: S Smith M Calvaresi B George K Carey P Ntalianis S Ross. Oak Park: S Vernon R Bloomfield B Cox J Pascu T German D Rajab. WESTMEADOWS 5.2 10.2 15.5 18.9 (117) HILLSIDE 2.3 5.7 10.11 17.14 (116) Goals: Hillside: J Catania 4 J Bonnici 3 T Stone 3 R Ferraro 2 F Akkok M Stocco V Micallef J Tompkins T A Neicho. Best: Hillside: J Catania J Bonnici T Stone I Akkok V Micallef S Ball. DIV 2 HADFIELD 3.4 9.8 11.13 16.17 (113) COBURG DISTRICTS 2.3 5.5 6.9 10.9 (69) Goals: Hadfield: M Patane 3 M Khoury 2 L Oliveri 2 J Colaidis 2 S Vocale T Robertson H Walker A Colaidis J Inzillo O Saad F Merhi. Coburg Districts: Details unavailable. Best: Hadfield: S Vocale S Rasile M Patane J Inzillo R Rachrache G Sheehy. Coburg Districts: Details unavailable. EAST SUNBURY 8.4 17.7 22.11 25.13 (163) BURNSIDE HEIGHTS 2.3 3.3 4.3 6.4 (40) Goals: East Sunbury: R Gardener 5 J King 4 A Aquilina 4 D Johnson 3 J Ellis 2 J Spiteri 2 J Lister 2 C Johnson K Ogilvie T Bishop. Best: East Sunbury: J King A Aquilina K Ogilvie R Gardener C Johnson J Ellis. MOONEE V VALLEY 7.3 12.4 18.7 21.8 (134) KEILOR PARK 2.3 5.6 5.7 10.11 (71) Goals: Moonee Valley: S Monka 4 S O’Brien 4 J Faba 4 H McKenna 3 J Turner 2 J Slater J Nunan A Ciancio T Edwards. Best: Moonee Valley: S Monka N Wilson H McKenna J Nunan J Faba J Slater. ROXBURGH PARK 2.6 6.11 13.14 19.18 (132) JACANA 1.0 3.1 4.3 8.4 (52) Goals: Roxburgh Park: A Omogrosso 5 S Dawson 5 J Margariti 3 B Dimech 3 J Walker 2 M Cassar. Best: Roxburgh Park: B Stone B Dimech T Blacker L Capuano A Omogrosso S Dawson.

VAFA Premier C: Marcellin 18.11 d Old Ivanhoe 10.5; Old C’berwell 11.12 d Therry Penola 9.15; Williamstown Cyms 13.19 d Pegs 12.8; Monash Blues 11.12 d Peninsula 8.13 C Res: Marcellin 14.13 d Old Ivanhoe 4.9, Old Camberwell 18.17 d Therry Penola 11.5, Old Haileyburians 15.10 d Oakleigh 8.6, PEGS 12.6 d Williamstown CYMS 11.11, Monash Blues 11.7 d Peninsula 9.9. Division 2: Richmond Central 29.21 d Elsternwick 18.7; Ivanhoe 20.15 d St Johns 13.14; Eltham Collegians 21.17 d Mhsob 15.13; Monash Gryphons 18.11 d South Melbourne Districts 17.9; Northern Blues 10.11 d Old Paradians 7.9 Division 2 Res: Richmond Central 22.21 d Elsternwick 0.5, Ivanhoe 21.19 d St Johns 2.0, MHSOB 25.6 d Eltham Collegians 8.8, South Melbourne Districts 17.5 d Monash Gryphons 10.12, Old Paradians 8.14 d Northern Blues 4.8. U19 Sec 4: Old Haileyburians 24.13 d Oakleigh 6.7, Mazenod 35.20 d MHSOB 3.6, St Kevins 22.9 d Therry Penola 6.4, Beaumaris 20.26 d Parkdale Vultures 2.6, Northern Blues 14.11 d De La Salle 11.6, Monash Blues 10.5 d Peninsula 9.8. VAFA Colts: Williamstown CYMS 15.9 d Point Cook 8.1, La Trobe University 10.7 d University Blues 5.4, Old Paradians 11.11 d Parkside 6.7, UHS-VU/ Flemington 11.4 d St Bernards 8.7.

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Broncos fire into final By Tara Murray Hume City Broncos dream of three Big V women’s state championship titles in a row remains alive. But to get there, the Broncos will have to beat a familiar foe in the form of Ringwood. The two sides have faced off in the past two grand finals series – and the Broncos’ win over Bulleen in the preliminary final on Saturday night means that for a third straight year they will play for the title. The Broncos came out firing against Bulleen and maintained the pressure all game to win 66-55. Broncos assistant coach Warren Taylor said the players locked into the desired intensity early. That intensity, and the Broncos starting line-up, surprised many. Taylor said Mua Laloifi was brilliant from start to finish. “It was a pretty calculated decision to start her to counteract Bulleen’s starts,” he said. “They play three bigs as they are worried about Colleen’s [Planeta] size. Mua has a bigger body and was able to match up on their third big.” He said starting Nicole McMahon was a big surprise to everyone, while he couldn’t recall Viv Saad coming off the bench all year. “Having Nicole on the court freed up Colleen and changed the way Bulleen went to the basket,” he said. “It was a gamble and it worked.” Taylor said that, as expected, Planeta bounced back from a disappointing performance the week before. “She could have had 40 points,” he said. “In the second half we found other avenues to goal and used them. In the second quarter, she hit three three-pointers in three minutes. “She can come out and breath fire after a poor game but this time she was quiet and focused.” Taylor said Nicole Zammit was another standout. Now attention turns to the grand final series match-up, with the Broncos to host the first game on Saturday night. “I think having the first of the games at home it a huge advantage,” Taylor said. “If we can win the first game, they have to win two games in two days against us the week after.” He said the entire Ringwood line-up watched the Broncos beat Bulleen on Saturday. “It will keep them on their toes after seeing that performance,” he said. The most excited of the Broncos is Samara Gallaher, who will return for the grand final series. Gallaher has missed the finals so far while on national duty with the New Zealand basketball team – just as she missed out on last year’s grand final series. “She is pumped and excited,” Taylor said.

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Lions put worries aside with shock win Plenty Valley Lions pulled off the upset of the FFV north 4 season on Saturday, handing leader Fawkner its first loss of the season. In an emotional game for the Lions, who were honouring the recent death of club supporter Steven Dumaloski, the Lions won 2-1 for a third victory in a row. The win leaves the Lions in fourth spot, 15 points behind Fawkner and 11 in arrears of second-placed Bundoora United with two games in hand on both. Before the game, coach Michael Loche said it had been a tough few weeks for the Lions, who hadn’t been able to train because of poor ground conditions and had had to reschedule two matches. Adding to the frustration, the Lions match against Meadow Park the previous week was called off because the Eagles had no paint to mark the lines. The Lions were awarded a 3-0 win. “It has been shocking,” Loche said. “The only training we’ve done is swimming and, unfortunately, our weekend performances have suffered a bit because of this.” But Loche was quick to point out the lack of training was not the reason for the Lions’ drop-off in form after winning their first five matches of the season. “I don’t want to make excuses,” he said. “There’s no particular reason we have dropped off.” While they have lost only two games in the second half of the season, the Lions have struggled to take all three points. “We’ve lost a bit of confidence and haven’t been able to convert draws into wins. We haven’t been able to finish off sides.” The Lions are still a mathematical chance to finish in the top two and be promoted but that would need everything to go their way. “We’ll have to play at other locations and give up home ground advantage as our ground isn’t equipped to handle night matches,” Loche said. “I don’t think finishing second is realistic. “We want to finish as high as possible and top four is a pass mark this year.” In other results, Epping City beat Northern United 4-1, Bundoora United won 8-0 over Meadow Park and Greenvale United lost 4-1 to FC Strathmore. In state league 2 north-west, Sporting Whittlesea’s hopes of promotion suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to Geelong. Sporting now sits in fourth position, three points behind leaders Moreland United. Tara Murray

Mua Laloifi provided a much needed spark for the Broncos. (Shawn Smits)

Determined Pacers chase revenge in grand final Whittlesea Pacers wanted to make a statement that they’re still premiership contenders in Big V women’s division 1 . . . and they did just that in Saturday’s preliminary final against Camberwell. An early onslaught by the Pacers ensured a 92-69 win and another crack at Geelong Supercats, this time in the best-of-three grand final series. The Supercats are the only team to have beaten the Pacers this year. The win over Camberwell was just what Pacers coach Shannon Bodley wanted from his players. “The girls were really good,” Bodley said. “It was a bit of a statement the way we went about it

and I think losing [against Geelong] last week really hurt.” The Pacers’ fast start was the key to the win. “It was the same fashion as last week, to come out hard,” Bodley said. “We went on a 21-0 run in the first five minutes of the second quarter. I’ve seen us score quickly during the year but that was something special.” Bodley said the key was not to allow Camberwell back into the game in the second half. “We were a little wobbly in the third quarter again but we learned from last week,” he said. “When you have the lead you just have to make sure you stay even with them.”

Kimetria Hayden top-scored with 29 points, but wasn’t alone in having a big impact on the scoreboard. “It’s the best I’ve seen Haylee [Cooper-Maclean] play,” Bodley said. “We know she can play like that. “Darcy Saunders scored 21 points, while Sharyn Hughes had her best game of the year coming off the bench. “We had three players score 69 points between them, Camberwell scored 68 as a team.” The win sets up a match up between the season’s two best sides. The Pacers will host the first of the three grand final matches on Saturday night. “They’re the only side to beat us this year and

knowing that it is burning at us,” Bodley said. “We want to come out and show our game.” Bodley said defence and his side’s ability to find multiple scoring options would be the key to victory. “We need to nullify their firepower and stop their playmakers,” he said. “In the second half of the season teams have realised that if you nullify Kimetria you will be competitive. “The Supercats did that in the first final in the second half by double-teaming her. “Camberwell did it, but she was able to find teammates in the right spot.” Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 18, 2015

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